When it comes to disabled access of events for the public, there has been considerable protest for many decades. Those with problems of mobility have been unable to access different levels and buildings that don’t have elevators and consequently were unable to be in attendance during events which should have been readily accessible to the general public. The need to have portable ramps was soon evidenced and even Buckingham Palace found the need to have them installed for the 2004 Paralympics GB team reception. Even so, wheelchair ramps are just one segment of a market which is growing since many industries have found the need for ramps which a portable and more adaptable and consequently more cost-effective.
Unlike portable ramps which have been in use until now, Rollaramp products are completely customisable and can be adjusted to varying lengths as needed. Fixed length ramps currently in use are controlled by the height and size of the stairs over which they will span. As an example, fixed length ramps, although portable, have been purchased to fit a specific size stairway. If the ramp needs to be lengthened for use when visiting family and friends, there is no way to do so. On the other hand, with a Roll a Ramp it is quite easy to add extra treads to add length making this a truly revolutionary wheelchair or industrial ramp.
Portable ramps have been on the market for years, but these are the first ramps that are truly portable since they can be lengthened or shortened as the need arises. In fact, it is not even necessary to purchase one since there are ramps for hire which can be delivered within 48 hours. Many public events have utilised a ramp hire service for access to stages and setting up wheelchair access to various levels of stadiums where ramps arent currently installed. Since these amazing ramps have tremendous load bearing strength which makes them suitable for disability access as well as for industrial purposes.
As a result of the Disability Discrimination Act in the UK, any place that is open to the public is required now to provide access for the disabled. Because of this, there is an ever greater need to provide ramps in locations that will be open to the public. Even though these regulations have been legislated since 2004 there still has been a lack of portable ramps which can be suitably adapted for various purposes and locations. It is possible now to hire or purchase a single ramp which is intended to serve multiple purposes. Because of this, a good number of entertainment venues and sporting events are able to cut operating costs by ordering ramps they have dual purposes, first to be used in setting up the event and then for wheelchair access while the event is taking place.
Rollaramp is unbeatable when it comes to cost. One ramp can serve multiple purposes since it can be easily adjusted for length. As well, the cost-effectiveness is increased because of the load bearing capacity of these ramps. Whether searching for a ramp for commercial applications or one which can easily be carried along when travelling out of town, there is no other manufacturer which can provide such a broad scope of features. Because they are easily stored away until next needed, Rollaramp portable ramps have been favoured by businesses, charities, schools and government organisations that number in the tens of thousands.
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